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Graffham Family History

Graffham Surname Meaning

see Grafham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Graffham family from?

You can see how Graffham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Graffham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Graffham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Graffham families living in Surrey. This was about 56% of all the recorded Graffham's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Graffham families in 1891.
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What did your Graffham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Graffham. 50% of Graffham men worked as a Postman and 100% of Graffham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postman
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Graffham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Graffham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Graffham census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Graffham. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Graffham. For the veterans among your Graffham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Graffham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Graffham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Graffham in 1963 was 68, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Graffham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Graffham ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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